2nd Shift Enrobing Feeder/Packer 3:30pm-12am

Ashers Chocolate Co; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashers Chocolate Co is seeking a feeder/packer to operate in our food manufacturing facility in Montgomery County, PA. You will place products on the conveyor, assist with molding and boxing, and inspect items for quality during the coating process.

Candidates must read and follow instructions in English, be reliable and detail-oriented, and have a high school diploma or GED. The role requires lifting up to 50 lb and standing for long periods, in a climate-controlled facility with common

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and comprehend English to safely perform duties.
• Reliable and detail-oriented.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Picks up products from trays and aligns on conveyor without contact.
• Mix chocolate and nuts into molds and transfer to conveyor.
• Visually inspect for damage or nonconformity during feeding.
• Packs product into boxes and prepares for boxing.
• Weighs, seals, labels and dates packaged boxes.
• Operates carton tape, egg rolling, and washing machines.
• Keeps work area clean and equipment maintained.
• Assists other departments as needed.
• Follows GMP and HACCP quality and safety standards.
• Reports issues to supervisor or department lead.
• Maintains positive teamwork and customer-facing conduct.

Skills

English literacy

Reliability

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Feeds conveyor with product and packs product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Picks up products from trays/boards, aligning them on the conveyor belt, while preventing pieces from coming into contact with each other as they continue through the coating process.
• Mix chocolate and nuts into molds and transfer the molds onto the conveyor.
• Must visually inspect product during the feeding process for any signs of damage or nonconformity.
• Picks up product from moving conveyor and align in boxes.
• Pick up product from bulk boxes and packs into "pre-packaged" boxes.
• Visually inspect finished products to ensure that they conform to pre-established guidelines.
• Weigh, pad, close, label, and code date packaged boxes. The boxes are then placed into cartons.
• Operate carton tape machine, egg rolling machine, mold and plaque washing machines.
• Clean work area and wipe down equipment and machinery.
• Perform special project work as assigned by department lead or supervisor.
• May be assigned to assist co-workers in other departments when necessary
• Responsible to Department Manager and subordinate staff members to:
  • A. Able to interrelate with department personnel.
  • B. Ensure that safety practices are always exercised.
• Responsible to QA to:
  • C. Ensure that the department is maintained in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, which includes housekeeping and hygiene practices
  • D. Ensure that product quality conditions and requirements are consistently met and documented.
• Must be a positive contributor when interacting with other Asher’s team members and customers at all times.
• Must bring a positive attitude (Can do and What Can I Do to Help) to the position
• Perform specific tasks as requested and required by the Asher’s Management team.

Requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

The ability to read, write, and comprehend English to safely perform all duties and requirements of the position. Must be reliable and detail oriented.

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience

Previous experience packing, feeding, or experience in food manufacturing preferred, but not required.

Knowledge and Skills

Must possess the knowledge and understanding of good manufacturing practices, as well as HACCP standards

Travel Requirements

None

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Approximately 100% of the work is performed in a food manufacturing facility which is climate controlled and contains known allergens. The feeder/packer must be able to continuously walk, stand, sit, squat, or kneel. Must be able to work in an environment with extreme temperature changes ranging from 60° to an excess of 100°. Ability to walk over various working surfaces including carpeting, hard wood, and concrete floors is required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lb with or without the aid of material handling equipment.

This job description is intended to convey essential information to understand the scope of the job, the general nature, and level of work performed by job holders. This job description isn’t an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions, which may be changed from time to time based upon business needs.